Phalcon: how to get distinct models?

Question

Using Phalcon Model, how can I get distinct rows when get rows using the find() method.

Answer 1

Using builder:

Basic implementation for later example:

    $queryBuilder = $this->getDI()->getModelsManager()
        ->createBuilder()
        ->addFrom('tableName', 't');

Distinct command:

    $queryBuilder->distinct('t.id');

Column thing works too, but not recommended:

    $queryBuilder->columns('DISTINCT(t.id) AS id')

Using strictly model:

   // we are waiting for it, but may still not be implemented
   TableModel::find(array('distinct' => 'id'))

For count:

   TableModel::count(array("distinct" => "id"));

And less recommended way according to previous answer:

   TableModel::find(array('columns' => 'distinct(id)'))

And link to imo best docs.

Also, there are some issues in Phalcon 2.0.2.